It was most fortunate for Halcyone, because her stepfather, Mr.
James Anderton, might decide at their request not to send another governess, and, "No doubt it will be most useful to her," Miss La Sarthe continued.

"In these modern days so much learning seems to be expected of people.

When we were young, a little French and Italian were all that was necessary." Then Mr.Carlyon made friends of them for life, by a happy inspiration.
"I see you are both musicians," he said, pointing to the antiquated musical instruments.

"A taste of that sort is a constant pleasure." "We used to play a good deal at one time," admitted Miss La Sarthe, without a too great show of gratification, "and my sister was quite celebrated for her Italian songs." "Oh!" gasped Miss Roberta, blushing again.
"I hope I may have the pleasure of hearing you together some day," said the Professor, gallantly.
Both ladies smilingly acquiesced, as they depreciated their powers.
And just before their visitor got up to leave, Miss La Sarthe said with her grand air: "We hope you find your cottage comfortable.

It used to be the land steward's, before we disposed of the property we no longer required.